Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
Stress is a common occurrence in our society. Few people know that stress can manifest itself physically through teeth grinding, called bruxism, and occurs generally while we sleep. Not only can it be caused by stress, but can occur as a result of a sleep disorder, an abnormal bite, or missing/crooked teeth.
When a person is a bruxer, they grind their teeth or clench their jaw while sleeping. The symptoms of this include headaches and a sore jaw. Bruxism can have adverse effects for oral health. Grinding the teeth can break the teeth down, creating painful and/or loose teeth. It also degrades the enamel on the teeth, opening them up to decay and possible fracture.
Smile Station Dental can have a night guard created specifically for your mouth that will protect your teeth while you sleep. This mouth guard cannot stop the bruxing and stress management may be suggested to approach the overarching issue from a different angle.
Source: Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) - American Dental Association - ADA.org
R. Eric Emery
Smile Station Dental
2901 Dougherty Ferry Rd, Suite 400
St. Louis, MO 63122
(314)-821-7100
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